Can Michigan’s troubled utilities handle the climate crisis?
Recent hearings reveal the ‘elephant in the room’ – government and business forced to confront the climate crisis.
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Has the heat pump’s era arrived? What Michiganders need to know.
A Planet Detroit Climate Guide |
Residential heat pumps were something out of a science fiction novel for decades, especially in colder climates. But technology has advanced. Here’s what you need to know.
Seeking energy security from Highland Park, Michigan, to Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
A trip to my birthplace of Puerto Rico gave me a glimpse into what’s possible for my adopted home of Highland Park.
OPINION: DTE & Consumers Energy offered clear lessons at this week’s power outage hearings. Legislators need to act on them.
To fix utilities, lawmakers must stop the bleeding, treat the disease and follow up with preventative care.
Why an Alaskan oil project sparked national outrage
Juan Jhong Chung, climate justice director for the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition, told Planet Detroit that his organization was keeping an eye on the issue because it could signal the administration’s priorities on climate action and environmental justice.
Michigan legislators introduce bipartisan bill package to enable community solar
The proposal would allow Michigan residents and businesses to subscribe to a portion of production capacity from off-site solar facilities, with the production being credited towards their utility bills.
